Computer Information Systems

CIS 185

Introduction to HTML

Course Description

This course provides advanced instruction in the most important topics of HTML. The course begins with the basics of creating Web pages with graphics and links, using tables and controlling page layout with frames. Advanced topics covered include cascading style sheets, an introduction to programming with JavaScript and working with JavaScript objects and events. The student is instructed in elements of Web page design. Each student will produce a large-scale multimedia Web page as a semester project.

Prerequisites

(A requirement that must be completed before taking this course.)

None.

Course Competencies

Upon successful completion of the course, the student should be able to:

Use the Microsoft Windows operating system to perform routine tasks such as formatting disks; copying, moving and deleting files; organizing work in folders; etc.

Apply new Web design skills presented in hands-on tutorials.

Apply the concepts of Web page design to realistic case studies.

Use on-line Help and the Appendixes in the back of the textbook to find a solution to a problem.

Design a Web site using color, graphics, links, etc.

Build Web sites per design specifications.

Use advanced features such as tables, frames, forms, cascading style sheets, JavaScript, JavaScript objects and events to create Web sites.